Since the 21 st century, both Chinese Mainland and the United States have formulated foreign language education policiesbased on their national needs. This paper makes a comparative study of the value orientations of ...Since the 21 st century, both Chinese Mainland and the United States have formulated foreign language education policiesbased on their national needs. This paper makes a comparative study of the value orientations of foreign language education poli-cies in Chinese Mainland and the United States in the 21 st century and finds that both China and the United States have regardedtheir national interests as the essential value orientation of their foreign language education policies. To be specific,the core valueorientation of foreign language education policies in China is to enhance its cultural soft power.In contrast,the core value orienta-tion of foreign language education policies in the United States is to safeguard its national security. Through the comparison of thedifferent value orientations of foreign language education policies of the two countries, the paper provides some reference for the for-eign language education policy-making in Chinese Mainland.展开更多
With an increase of 11.1%,the total foreign trade volume in the first 11 months of 2018 has reached a record high of RMB 27.9 trillion.Exports of high value-added products with excellent quality and advanced technolog...With an increase of 11.1%,the total foreign trade volume in the first 11 months of 2018 has reached a record high of RMB 27.9 trillion.Exports of high value-added products with excellent quality and advanced technology have seen steady growth.The overseas sales of private enterprises grew by 1.2%to 47.9%of the total and the contribution rate of private exports arrived at 65%.Especially during January to December of 2018,the volume of trade in services climbed up by 11.1%,which accelerated China’s pace on its way of consolidating its status as a large trading power.展开更多
CSE (China's Standards of English) is China's first English proficiency assessment standard covering all semester. Its abilitygrading reflects the correspondence between the English level of students in each s...CSE (China's Standards of English) is China's first English proficiency assessment standard covering all semester. Its abilitygrading reflects the correspondence between the English level of students in each scholastic school and the ability to describe thedescriptors, and it is targeted and instructive for college English teaching. As an English assessment reform that benefits allChinese English learners, the Chinese English Proficiency Rating Scale has an epoch-making significance. One of the core tasks ofthe construction of foreign language assessment system is to formulate a unified competency assessment standard, and to provide ascientific competency index system and accurate Competency Scale for various foreign language examinations. CSE provides acommon reference framework for English learning, teaching and assessment in China, and combines English learning, Englishteaching and English assessment system. Improving the quality of teaching is a concern of every English teacher. The introductionof CSE undoubtedly provides authoritative criteria and powerful impetus for the deepening and refinement of College Englishreform.展开更多
4.3% growth of China's foreign trade in first four months.$4.67 tin China's digital economy in 2018.17.3% year-on-year revenue growth of China's Internet companies in Q1.12.5% Egypfs annual in flation in A...4.3% growth of China's foreign trade in first four months.$4.67 tin China's digital economy in 2018.17.3% year-on-year revenue growth of China's Internet companies in Q1.12.5% Egypfs annual in flation in April.5.3% growth of China's fiscal revenue in first four months.展开更多
China's foreign trade of goods rose 4.1 percent year on year in the first five months of this year to 12.1 trillion yuan ($1.78 trillion), data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed. Exports incr...China's foreign trade of goods rose 4.1 percent year on year in the first five months of this year to 12.1 trillion yuan ($1.78 trillion), data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed. Exports increased 6.1 percent year on year to $958.7 billion during this period, while imports grew 1.8 percent to $826 billion.展开更多
China's Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)has a significant impact on the gender equality of receiving countries.It is noted that many BRI countries are facing challenges to realizing gender equality.Nevertheless,China...China's Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)has a significant impact on the gender equality of receiving countries.It is noted that many BRI countries are facing challenges to realizing gender equality.Nevertheless,China has not developed a gender-mainstreaming or rights-based approach to implement the BRI.Hence,this paper argues that it is China's international human rights obligation to develop such an approach and the country should adopt a gender policy in its BRI to ensure that its overseas investments and aid programs respect and promote gender equality.First,this paper maps China's overseas investments and aid globally and particularly in BRI countries,and examines,in general,how the BRI may have an impact on gender equality both globally and in BRI countries.Second,the paper reviews international standards on gender equality in transnational trade and foreign investment and aid projects in the context of international human rights'norms.It clarifies China's obligations to promote gender equality within the BRI framework under international law.Third,based on the aforementioned findings,this paper conducts a gap analysis on the gender policy followed by China's overseas investment and aid programs set within the context of international standards.Finally,the paper recommends some possible policy steps to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed in BRI projects of China.展开更多
$3.1 tln China's foreign exchange reserves at the end of March, an increase of 0.3 percent from the end of February.110.2 China's e-commerce Logistics Index in March, improving 1.2 points from a month earlier ...$3.1 tln China's foreign exchange reserves at the end of March, an increase of 0.3 percent from the end of February.110.2 China's e-commerce Logistics Index in March, improving 1.2 points from a month earlier with rising household consumption and logistics efficiency.展开更多
文摘Since the 21 st century, both Chinese Mainland and the United States have formulated foreign language education policiesbased on their national needs. This paper makes a comparative study of the value orientations of foreign language education poli-cies in Chinese Mainland and the United States in the 21 st century and finds that both China and the United States have regardedtheir national interests as the essential value orientation of their foreign language education policies. To be specific,the core valueorientation of foreign language education policies in China is to enhance its cultural soft power.In contrast,the core value orienta-tion of foreign language education policies in the United States is to safeguard its national security. Through the comparison of thedifferent value orientations of foreign language education policies of the two countries, the paper provides some reference for the for-eign language education policy-making in Chinese Mainland.
文摘With an increase of 11.1%,the total foreign trade volume in the first 11 months of 2018 has reached a record high of RMB 27.9 trillion.Exports of high value-added products with excellent quality and advanced technology have seen steady growth.The overseas sales of private enterprises grew by 1.2%to 47.9%of the total and the contribution rate of private exports arrived at 65%.Especially during January to December of 2018,the volume of trade in services climbed up by 11.1%,which accelerated China’s pace on its way of consolidating its status as a large trading power.
文摘CSE (China's Standards of English) is China's first English proficiency assessment standard covering all semester. Its abilitygrading reflects the correspondence between the English level of students in each scholastic school and the ability to describe thedescriptors, and it is targeted and instructive for college English teaching. As an English assessment reform that benefits allChinese English learners, the Chinese English Proficiency Rating Scale has an epoch-making significance. One of the core tasks ofthe construction of foreign language assessment system is to formulate a unified competency assessment standard, and to provide ascientific competency index system and accurate Competency Scale for various foreign language examinations. CSE provides acommon reference framework for English learning, teaching and assessment in China, and combines English learning, Englishteaching and English assessment system. Improving the quality of teaching is a concern of every English teacher. The introductionof CSE undoubtedly provides authoritative criteria and powerful impetus for the deepening and refinement of College Englishreform.
文摘4.3% growth of China's foreign trade in first four months.$4.67 tin China's digital economy in 2018.17.3% year-on-year revenue growth of China's Internet companies in Q1.12.5% Egypfs annual in flation in April.5.3% growth of China's fiscal revenue in first four months.
文摘China's foreign trade of goods rose 4.1 percent year on year in the first five months of this year to 12.1 trillion yuan ($1.78 trillion), data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed. Exports increased 6.1 percent year on year to $958.7 billion during this period, while imports grew 1.8 percent to $826 billion.
文摘China's Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)has a significant impact on the gender equality of receiving countries.It is noted that many BRI countries are facing challenges to realizing gender equality.Nevertheless,China has not developed a gender-mainstreaming or rights-based approach to implement the BRI.Hence,this paper argues that it is China's international human rights obligation to develop such an approach and the country should adopt a gender policy in its BRI to ensure that its overseas investments and aid programs respect and promote gender equality.First,this paper maps China's overseas investments and aid globally and particularly in BRI countries,and examines,in general,how the BRI may have an impact on gender equality both globally and in BRI countries.Second,the paper reviews international standards on gender equality in transnational trade and foreign investment and aid projects in the context of international human rights'norms.It clarifies China's obligations to promote gender equality within the BRI framework under international law.Third,based on the aforementioned findings,this paper conducts a gap analysis on the gender policy followed by China's overseas investment and aid programs set within the context of international standards.Finally,the paper recommends some possible policy steps to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed in BRI projects of China.
文摘$3.1 tln China's foreign exchange reserves at the end of March, an increase of 0.3 percent from the end of February.110.2 China's e-commerce Logistics Index in March, improving 1.2 points from a month earlier with rising household consumption and logistics efficiency.
